It was at the 2000 ACSM Conference in Little Rock that I first met Javad Ashjaee in person. During that visit and many…
Category: From the Editor
The Value of Field Notes
Why would anyone need to keep field notes in this day and age? Everything is electronically time stamped with a location pre-computed through…
From the Editor: Pin Cushion Corners
I recently saw a social media post showing an image of an emerging pin cushion. It’s a “two of a kind working on…
State Boards
Why do we have state boards of registration for surveyors? The answer is pretty simple. Damages from our mistakes can easily exceed our…
New Order Professionals
I have the great privilege of presenting at various state conferences throughout the year. This experience allows me to genuinely connect with our…
The More Things Change…
Hopefully, you should be able to finish the statement above. The same is true here at the magazine. I’m pleased to announce that…
From the Editor: A Great Year to be a Surveyor
Some magazines have what are called “theme” issues. That is, most of the content is focused on one particular subject. In my 22+…
From the Editor: Building America
During a downturn in the early 1990s, I had to lay off an excellent career instrument man. He was one of many who…
Editorial: Narratives
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Editorial: Helping a Surveyor
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